I'm putting this in a seperate thread as this is how we can start the game as soon as possible with as minimal a fuss.

Rules

Parliament operates in 'real time' with the exception that we have elections say every 3/4 months. Therefore there is set business on certain days of the week. It has to work differently from what we have in Atlasia.

There is a Parliament Thread where more general discussion is located. This takes the form of a continuing 'narrative' of debate. This is also where ceremonial and procedural matters are discussed. Every Wednesday (at least to start) will be Prime Ministers Questions, probably the highlight of the week which should hopefully need no explanation Importantly, this is also where the final reading of each bill takes place; there is a short period of discussion/abuse allowed but this is where the final bill has to be voted on. The Speaker will announce the results of each division(vote)

However (and this is what makes it different from Atlasia) there will also be seperate threads for legislation. These will be 'Committees'; threads opened up for different concerns, where the details of the bills are discussed and amendments debated and voted on. We can run these side by side. There is no need for those playing to be involved in each and every one of them. You may never contribute to something about Foreign Affairs, but you may end up chairing the Arts Committee, When the final amended draft is decided upon, then the vote takes place in the main Parliament Thread.

Each Committee can only discuss one piece of legislation at a time unless in an emergency. Each Committee has a 'chair'; a sponsor who acts a bit like the 'PPT' for each thread.

It's a different way of doing things, but it allows the game to be more focussed. Serious stuff can be found in the Committee threads, while the rough and tumble and fun can take place in the Parliament Thread.

Not all the commitees will be constantly active. In retrospect it might be fairer to allow more than one piece of legislation to be considered in each committee.

I quite like it, i'm especially excited about PM's questions... since i actually sit and watch the stuff (both UK and Canadian), definelty are highlights.

My first question, is how is the new government going to be decided? The SD's (or whatever name they choose ) will be the largest party, i think they need to work with the King to estblish a working government... so get on it guys

ps... teh Cooperatives are willing to enter negotiations pps... i am working on posting all the Bronseland bio details... hope you enjoy

Given that we play characters here, we have an issue that Atlasia does not. Death, disgrace and retirement. I don't think we need firm rules on this, but it's something that needs at least some vague discussion.

What I would propose is that individual players handle most of that side of things, but that deaths are reported in an official newspaper of some kind (who runs it is irrelevant) along with a mini obituary. Retirements would be announced somewhere as well. The player would then be free to start a new character.

Not all the commitees will be constantly active. In retrospect it might be fairer to allow more than one piece of legislation to be considered in each committee.

This sounds good. Overgaard will seek seats on the Education and Health, Social Affairs and Welfare, and Business and Finance committees (he may not get that last one, though, as he's on the right of his party in that area).

1. Social Affairs and Welfare (Overgaard tends to be most vocal on these issues)2. Business and Finance (Overgaard is to his party's right in this area, which may hurt his chances here, but he is interested)3. Education and Health (Overgaard has strong feelings on these issues)4. Culture (Being from Kristiana, Overgaard has an interest in Culture, but this is a lesser priority)5. Law and Home Affairs (Overgaard is not an expert in this area)6. Foreign Affairs (Nor in this one)7. Constitutional Affairs (Nor in this one)

1. Constitutional Affairs (devolution) (Guess what he wants to devolve...)2. Social Affairs and Welfare (Social security, equality, welfare provision) (He feels the government can act to improve society for the poor, and destitute. Strong believer in nationalisation, or regional government control of industries in Pitfarris.)3. Education and Health4. Culture (sport, leisure, planning)5. Foreign Affairs6. Law and Home Affairs (domestic security, police, army etc)7. Business and Finance

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Barnes MPSpeaker of the Parliament of South AmericaChairman of the Social Liberals